Event Overview 

How do we move beyond the simple label of "screen time" to ensure technology serves as a purposeful tool for learning?

Across various regions, national ministries and regional school heads are increasingly evaluating policies regarding digital device usage. This session, hosted by CoSN, Digital Promise, FullScale, and SETDA, provides a research-grounded briefing designed for high-level education leaders and policymakers. The goal is to move the conversation from "bans" to "balance," focusing on evidence-based instructional practices.

Key Focus Areas for Global Leaders:

• The Global Policy Landscape: An analysis of emerging legislative trends and regional approaches to regulating technology in the classroom.

• Active vs. Passive Learning: Understanding what research actually says about educator-guided digital learning compared to passive screen exposure.

• Operational Realities: Exploring the impact of screen policies on Secondary and Primary students, with a specific focus on Accessibility needs and students in rural or low-resource communities.

• Implementation & Infrastructure: Navigating the unintended consequences of policy shifts on workforce readiness and digital equity.

Why Join?

Whether you are a Headteacher, a Ministry official, or a Digital Lead, this briefing offers a framework to guide thoughtful decisions that protect student well-being without sacrificing the benefits of modern pedagogical tools.

Event Details

Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET (1:00 PM CST)
Register here: https://www.cosn.org/event/screen-time-in-schools-what-state-leaders-need-to-know/
Note: A recording will be provided to all registrants if the live capacity is reached.